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Underground and Emigrants (1976)

Movie ★ 7.0 89 min

In this film, outspokenly homosexual filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim has documented his encounters with friends in the New York "underground" arts movement, the better-known of whom are William Burroughs (who says nothing for the camera), Andy Warhol (seen in the distance) and Fernando Arrabal (who is interviewed in Spanish). The emigrants named in the title are notable Germans who left the country before World War II, such as Greta Keller and Grete Mosheim. Reviewers at the time of the film's release considered it to have been a sort of paid vacation for the filmmaker rather than a serious effort. (Clarke Fountain, Rovi)

Rosa von Praunheim Writer Rosa von Praunheim Director

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Released
October 25, 1976
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0075368
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Frequently asked questions

What is Underground and Emigrants about?
In this film, outspokenly homosexual filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim has documented his encounters with friends in the New York "underground" arts movement, the better-known of whom are William Burroughs (who says nothing for the camera), Andy Warhol (seen in the distance) and Fernando Arrabal (who is interviewed in Spanish). The emigrants named in the title are notable Germans who left the country before World War II, such as Greta Keller and Grete Mosheim. Reviewers at the time of the film's release considered it to have been a sort of paid vacation for the filmmaker rather than a serious effort. (Clarke Fountain, Rovi)
Who directed Underground and Emigrants?
Underground and Emigrants was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.
Who stars in Underground and Emigrants?
Underground and Emigrants stars Fernando Arrabal, Lee Breuer, William S. Burroughs, Divine.
When was Underground and Emigrants released?
Underground and Emigrants is a 1976 documentary film.
Where can I watch Underground and Emigrants?
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